NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Some of music's most popular stars—Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini, Hey
Violet, Why Don't We, Ayo & Teo and Jacob Sartorius--are coming together
for the Nickelodeon
HALOAwards 2017, a one-of-a-kind concert special
honoring four young leaders who are changing their communities and the
world by "Helping and Leading Others" (HALO). Led by host, creator and
executive producer Nick Cannon, the one-hour musical event will also
feature Nick stars: JoJo Siwa (Lip Sync Battle Shorties), Lizzy
Greene (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn), Ricardo Hurtado (School
of Rock), and Daniella Perkins and Owen Joyner (Knight Squad).
The Nickelodeon HALOAwards 2017, held at New York's Pier
36, will be simulcast Sunday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), across
Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons.

"The incredible work and inspirational stories of the Nickelodeon
HALO Awards honorees never cease to amaze me, and continue to show
the world that every action counts--no matter how big or small," said
Cannon. "Kelly Clarkson is this year's HALO Hall of Fame recipient
because she truly embraces this idea. She recognizes the desire in all
of us to help where we can and has impacted countless people with her
philanthropic contributions."

Clarkson will be presented with the HALO Hall of Fame Award, an honor
given to a celebrity who helps and leads others by making the world a
better place, in recognition of her work with a wide variety of
organizations including: XQ Super School; Donor's Choose Harvey Fund;
Miracle on Broadway, an annual concert she created that benefits local
Nashville nonprofits; March of Dimes, for which she serves as a
celebrity ambassador; and Musicians on Call.

This year's Nickelodeon HALO Awards honorees are:

Andrew Dunn, 14, Louisville, Ky. - Andrew Dunn
started his organization, RAK Louisville (Random Acts of Kindness
Louisville), in an effort to flood Louisville with kindness. He was
inspired after receiving an advent calendar from his mom, which
required him to perform a daily act of kindness in order to receive a
present. Through RAK Louisville, Dunn encourages people to complete
kindness challenges, organizes community events, helps students seek
out service opportunities and motivates others to start their own
projects.

Raegan Junge, 12, Keystone, Iowa - Raegan Junge was six
years old when she saw the destruction from a tornado in Missouri on
the news. Eager to help, she sold homemade bracelets at a local store,
raising $1,600 for a couple who was affected by the tragedy. This
experience gave life to Raegan's Relief Efforts, Junge's organization
that fundraises through bracelet, lip balm and garage sales, and
donates and delivers products to people who have been affected by
natural disasters. To date, Raegan's Relief Efforts has raised over
$23,000 in 25 different states.

Zoe Terry, 11, Miami, Fla. - Zoe Terry was bullied for the
color of her skin and hair texture at a young age. With the support of
her mom and teachers, Terry came to feel comfortable in her own skin
and realized that she wanted to help other girls feel beautiful and
confident as well. As a result, Terry founded Zoe's Dolls, an
organization that focuses on girl empowerment and combats bullying
through a variety of programs and events that incorporate fitness,
self-expression and community spirit.

Caleb White, 15, Detroit, Mich. - After observing a homeless
man sleeping on the streets of Detroit, Caleb White started a
community-wide effort, Caleb White Project, to combat homelessness and
help build youth leaders through volunteerism. Since its inception,
the project has donated over $300,000 to the homeless and enlisted
more than 3,500 volunteers to help renovate houses, clean and repair
treatment facilities and build relationships with youth in shelters
through planned game nights.

Beginning today, nick.com/halo-awards and
the Nick App will be the official digital destinations for all things
HALO. Kids can learn about the Nickelodeon HALO Awards and watch
original short-form videos to find out which stars will be singing the
songs you love alongside Nick Cannon at the concert event of the season.
During the Nov. 26 premiere, kids will be able to follow the concert
at haloawards.com as our content stream updates in real time with
behind-the-scenes photos, videos and social posts. Additionally,
Nickelodeon's second-screen experience will give kids a chance to
interact with the show, create their own shareable memes, answer trivia
questions and vote in polls throughout the night.

The Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2017 will also feature small,
immediately actionable ways for kids and families to help and lead
others and join the HALO Movement. A year-round pro-social
initiative, the Nickelodeon HALO Movement recognizes real kids
who are making a difference in the world. Nickelodeon has teamed up with
longstanding volunteer partners Key Club and DoSomething.org to mobilize
kids to participate in service projects, for the opportunity to receive
seed grants or scholarship funds for school. WeHALO.com provides
information on how to participate in the Nickelodeon HALO
Movement and apply for HALO grants through Key Club
and DoSomething.org.

The Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2017 will be available on Nickelodeon
On Demand Monday, Nov. 27.

Presenting sponsors of the Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2017
are Denny's, JCPenney and State Farm®. Each of this year's sponsors will
be raising awareness for their respective causes: Denny's Hungry for
Education scholarship program, JCPenney's signature partnership with the
Y, and the State Farm Neighborhood of Good® initiative.

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